xiān

锬

Character · AdjectiveTraditional錟

sharp; keen; same as 铦

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Meanings

1 sense · 2 examples
1.

adjective

sharp; keen; acute

archaic

Variant of 铦. Used in classical texts to describe the sharpness of blades or the acuteness of senses. Rare in modern usage.

Qí其
rèn刃
xiān錟
lì利
 ，
kě可
duàn断
jīn金
shí石
 。

Its blade is sharp enough to cut through metal and stone.

Xiān錟
rán然
zhī之
lì利
 ，
bù不
kě可
jiǔ久
shì恃
 。

The advantage of sharpness cannot be relied upon forever.